Austin, TX
This Austin favorite serves up Texas-sized breakfast tacos
Everything is bigger in Texas — even the tacos. Searching for a new taco spot, I stumbled upon an Austin staple. It was the sign they had out front that enticed me to walk in.
Casa Moreno’s is home to the suicide burrito. Now what exactly is a suicide burrito … naturally my curiosity took over, so I made my way into Casa Moreno’s to find out.
“Home of the suicide burrito” in front of Casa Moreno’s.Taylor Ugrinow
I walked in and was immediately seated. The restaurant was quiet and empty for a Wednesday morning.
I looked over the menu and realized that Casa Moreno’s didn’t serve your simple tacos but super-sized ones. Every taco is made with a 12-inch homemade flour tortilla.
The taco menu at Casa Moreno’s.Taylor Ugrinow
Since they are “home of the suicide burrito,” it only made sense for me to order the suicide taco. The suicide taco is burrito-sized and filled with bacon, egg, potatoes, beans, and cheese for $6.99.
Casa Moreno’s also serves carne guisada, barbacoa, fajitas, al pastor, migas, machacado and picadillo super-sized tacos.
I decided that one super-sized taco wasn’t enough, so I ordered the al pastor taco as well for $4.99.
Let’s just say that Casa Moreno’s deserves a round of applause. The tortillas undoubtedly are the best I have had in Austin.
The suicide taco was massive. Large potato chunks fell out of the taco with every bite. The cheese was perfectly melted on the eggs and bacon, making for an award-winning breakfast taco.
The suicide taco from Casa Moreno’s.Taylor Ugrinow
The al pastor taco was delicious, although I will say they could have added more meat to it since the tortilla is so big.
The al pastor taco from Casa Moreno’s.Taylor Ugrinow
Casa Moreno’s is located at 5001 E. Ben White Blvd. in Austin, Texas.
Casa Moreno’s is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and is closed on Sunday. They also have a lunch buffet Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and happy hour Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Items I want to try on my next visit:
- Richard’s Plate – breakfast sausage grilled with potatoes, pico, yellow corn, topped with two eggs
- Machacado Taco – barbacoa mixed with eggs and pico
- Chori Queso Fries – french fries topped with chili con queso and chorizo
AUSTIN, Texas — APD SWAT responded to a barricaded subject in East Austin Saturday afternoon.
According to police, the incident took place near the 3400 block of Kay St., and officers responded to the call at around 1:30 p.m.
Once officers arrived, they made contact with a victim who “advised of circumstances that met the state law requirement of assault with a deadly weapon family violence.” Shortly after, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence.
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Austin Police officers, SWAT, hostage negotiators, and Austin-Travis County EMS were still on the scene and the suspect was still barricaded as of 6:15 p.m.
People are being encouraged to avoid the area due to increased police presence, or stay in a safe location if they are unable to avoid the area.
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A 27-year-old Pflugerville man faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing his parents and his brother, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of 62-year-old Armand, 63-year-old Jami and 31-year-old Noah Dahan were found by deputies conducting a welfare check Thursday at their home on Civorno Drive. Deputies said the victims had suffered gunshot wounds. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/tcso-pflugerville-triple-homicide/
AUSTIN, Texas — The Long Center just dropped details on The Drop-In, a free summer concert series on the outdoor H-E-B Stage.
The Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series, which is partnered with KUTX 98.9, begins May 21 and takes place every Thursday except July 2.
On Friday, the center released the 23 artists performing:
- Bonnie Montgomery
- CAZAYOUX
- Como Las Movies
- Fastball
- Felt Out
- francene rouelle
- Girl Guitar’s Rhinestone Renegades
- Grace Sorensen
- Gus Baldwin & The Sketch
- Hayden Butler
- Jackie Venson
- Je’Texas
- KindKeith
- Lew Apollo
- Lindsay Beaver
- Los Desechos
- LUCIRI
- Mean Jolene
- Paige Plaisance
- Ruthie Craft
- Sue Foley
- Sweet Limb
- The Magic Rockers of Texas
A social media poster for the event also featured a redacted performer’s name, hinting at a surprise guest.
On Monday, the Long Center will open RSVPs for The Drop-In, with Long Center members getting first dibs on those RSVPs. Members also enjoy early entrance and a special lounge.
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